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As Europe plunged into World War II, Hitler ordered the development of a hi-tech secret weapon capable of taking the war across the Atlantic – the Messerschmitt Me 264. Chosen from designs for an 'Amerika Bomber' tendered by Messerschmitt, Junkers and Focke-Wulf, this ultra-long-range aircraft would be capable of attacking cities in the United States. Just one month before the attack on Pearl Harbor and the American entry into World War II Hitler was promising, privately, to wage a 'new war' against the USA after his victories in Europe. Dazzling digital artwork and 50 rare archive photographs perfectly complement the detailed analysis offered by Robert Forsyth as he examines the development, intended role and influence of the aircraft that Hitler planned to use to bomb New York City.
Published | Sep 22 2016 |
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Format | Ebook (PDF) |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 80 |
ISBN | 9781472814685 |
Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
Illustrations | 50 b/w; 5 col |
Series | X-Planes |
Short code | XPL 2 |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
Forsyth's concise text is most enjoyable as he takes the reader through the long journey that eventually resulted in the Me 264.
Air Classics Magazine
The combination of photographs and artwork is a boon for modelers as many images show details of the interior construction and apparatus of the Me 264.
KitMaker Network
The author has obviously done a great deal of research into this most interesting aircraft. The political machinations alone are worth the read. There are great photos of the aircraft, most of which were new to me. Some superb art work of what might have been are also a bonus. It makes for an engrossing read and one that you really should have on your book shelf.
Modeling Madness
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